Blog: Child Pornography
- Magazine Writer Alleged to Have “Sexted” Famous Political Figure
Oct 8, 2024
Sexting is in the news over reports that a young journalist “sexted” a much older member of a political dynasty by sending him “demure nudes.” Sexting is the sending of nude, suggestive or sexually explicit photos by electronic means, usually by cellphone. Is Sexting Against the Law in Maryland? Sexting in Maryland isn’t a crime unless it involves juveniles. Maryland doesn’t have a specific law against sexting on its books. In Maryland, sexting is usually...Read More - What am I facing on a charge of distribution of child pornography?
Jun 26, 2024
In Maryland, the law distinguishes between possession of child pornography and the production or distribution of it, either physically or digitally. It’s important in any discussion related to a charge of distribution of child pornography to remember that a conviction requires both an act and a state of mind. In Maryland law, the term “distribute” means to transfer possession. This is more of a focus when physical materials are involved instead of digital materials...Read More - What am I facing on a charge of possession of child pornography?
Jun 3, 2024
In Maryland, the law distinguishes between possession of child pornography and the production or distribution of it, either physically or digitally. That second aspect of “digitally” is key to any modern-day analysis of our state’s child pornography laws. In recent years, the evolution of computers and image processing software has forced State lawmakers to update the primary child pornography statute to now include any “computer-generated image that has been created, adapted, or modified to...Read More - Local SWAT officer faces sex crime charges
Nov 25, 2020
Those who face criminal charges face a daunting task to clear their names, but for those charged with sex crimes, just being charged can be enough to destroy one’s life. This seems antithetical in our American system as those accused of crimes are supposedly presumed innocent. However, for those wrapped up in the often too broad net in government sex crime investigations, the presumption is often that they are guilty until proven innocent, at least...Read More - Local arrested on child pornography and sexual abuse charges
Oct 13, 2020
There is no more stigmatized crime in our country than sex crimes, like child pornography and sexual abuse. Even allegations can destroy the careers of anyone that works with children. However, what many forget is that a bedrock principle of our country is that everyone, regardless of the allegation, is entitled to a presumption of innocence until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. One Wicomico County man is dealing with this now dealing with these...Read More - How long does sex offender registry last?
Jul 29, 2020
Under Maryland law, people who are convicted of certain charges related to sex crimes must register for the state’s Sex Offender Registry. This penalty is in addition to any fines or time behind bars. The stated policy behind the registry is that it warns the public of the presence of a possible sexual predator in the midst. In practice however, many people who are forced to register pose no serious threat to the population...Read More - Law enforcement officer faces charges for child pornography
Jul 8, 2020
Sex crimes are always difficult to deal with in Maryland. If these allegations involve child pornography, those who are arrested will not only need to deal with the legal ramifications, but also the personal and professional consequences. Such is the case with a university law enforcement officer who was arrested for child pornography. Given the complex and problematic nature of the case, having legal assistance may be essential from the start. The officer –...Read More - Child pornography penalties, both state and federal, are severe
Jun 18, 2020
Because child pornography is illegal under both Maryland law and federal law, residents of this state can find themselves accused in both state court and in federal court. In either court, a person will face severe penalties. Maryland penalties In Maryland, simply possessing one image of child pornography can land a person in prison for up to For those who have at least one prior conviction for the same offense,...Read More - Two Maryland men arrested for child pornography
Jun 10, 2020
When a person in Maryland is arrested for child pornography it can feel like the entire world is against them. Child pornography is a crime that is aggressively prosecuted and if a person is convicted, they can face serious penalties. Recently two Maryland men were arrested for Two Carroll County men were recently arrested after a Maryland State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force investigation discovered them of If a...Read More - Maryland Court Rules that Teen Involved in Sexting is a Child Pornographer
Sep 12, 2019
Maryland’s top court has held that a teen who sent a video of herself performing a sex act on another teen to two of her friends distributed child pornography and displayed obscene content to other minors. The teen, called S.K. by the court, attended a Charles County high school. The 16-year-old female had a group chat on her cellphone for text messages with two friends. S.K. sent a one-minute video of herself performing a...Read More